Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: USO-Archives Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 303420 About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell. Location 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260 Job Summary This is an administrative position that performs administrative work at the Welcome Desk and Original Document Reading Area (ODRA) of the Georgia Archives. The position is 40 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday . Responsibilities 1) Welcome, direct, and register patrons. 2) Explain policies and procedures to patrons. 3) Answer phone. 4) Processes payments using cash register and credit card machine. 5) Maintain assigned computerized databases. 6) Retrieve, compile, distribute, and refile records. 7) Arrange and rehouse records. 8) Assist with monitoring use of original records by patrons. 9) Scan and digitally enhance records. 10) Provide administrative support as necessary. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent; One or more years of related experience required. Preferred Qualifications Passage of three or more classes in American History and/or Archives. and/or Completion of Georgia Archives Institute or similar. Proposed Salary $28,679.22 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of office procedures. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Knowledge of basic Excel. Knowledge of the operation of cash register and credit card machine. Knowledge of the purpose and duties of a state archives. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to effectively multi-task. Ability to operate a computer with multiple screens. Ability to climb ladders and pull records from overhead. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification. For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr University System of Georgia